Here’s a list of the things I liked the most while spending the a recent weekend in Columbus, Ohio, leading another “Winnings Campaign” training for the Alliance for Biking and Walking.

1. President William McKinley’s quote (see photo above)

2. FireWater – Hundreds of people enjoyed music by the river on Friday night with the added bonus of enjoying 30 fire pits ON the river, in front of the city skyline. 

3, “The Cradle of Great American Leadership” -  a quote I saw celebrating the fact that eight U.S. Presidents came from Ohio.

4. I could learn more about some of the monuments by the Ohio Statehouse by dialing a phone number...try calling (614) 728-6885 to learn about their monument to peace.  

5. I finally got to see the home town of Sara Wookie, who I have enjoyed collaborating with as part of the LA Urban Rangers

6. Jeni’s Icecream – fresh, local organic ingredients made this little shops ice cream so rich and tasty.

7. Bicycle Boulevards – If Columbus Ohio can prioritize some residential streets for smooth, pleasant bicycle riding, why can’t we do the same in Los Angeles?

8. Germanville – a beautiful old neighborhood with brick roads and sidewalks

9. Jeremy Grandstaff – a native of Ohio, Jeremy and I co-led the Winning Campaigns training.  His sense of humor kept me laughing the whole weekend.

10. The hospitality of the locals – I appreciated the warmth and friendliness of all of the folks I met while in Ohio

I look forward to learning more about Burlington, Vermont and Asheville, Tennessee later this year.  I’m scheduled to lead trainings in these places for the Alliance for Biking and Walking.